First Solar Insider Sells Shares Under Pre-Arranged Plan

Kuntal Kumar Verma reduces stake by 6% through scheduled trade

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:33am

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First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) insider Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 573 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.00, for a total transaction of $120,330.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC and was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Why it matters

Insider selling can sometimes signal negative sentiment, but this transaction was pre-planned, which lessens the negative signal compared to opportunistic insider selling. The stock has seen volatility recently due to broader market conditions and concerns about potential trade disruptions, though First Solar's U.S.-based manufacturing helps mitigate some of those risks.

The details

Verma's sale reduced his direct ownership stake in First Solar by around 6%. The company's shares have traded in a range of $119.09 to $285.99 over the past 52 weeks, with the stock currently priced at $191.65. First Solar is scheduled to report Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, which could be a catalyst for the stock depending on the company's financial results and outlook.

  • On April 15, 2026, Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 573 shares of First Solar stock.
  • Verma has made several other planned sales of First Solar shares in recent months, including transactions on March 17, March 16, March 10, March 9, March 4, and March 3.

The players

Kuntal Kumar Verma

A First Solar insider who sold 573 shares of the company's stock in a pre-arranged transaction.

First Solar, Inc.

A U.S.-based solar technology company that designs and manufactures thin-film photovoltaic modules.

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What they’re saying

“This trade represents a 6.07% decrease in their position.”

— Kuntal Kumar Verma, First Solar Insider

What’s next

First Solar is scheduled to report its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30 after the market close. The company's financial results and forward guidance will be closely watched by investors as the next major catalyst for the stock.

The takeaway

While insider selling can sometimes raise concerns, this transaction by a First Solar insider was pre-planned and executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement. The stock has seen volatility recently due to broader market conditions and trade policy risks, though the company's U.S. manufacturing base helps mitigate some of those challenges. Investors will be focused on First Solar's upcoming earnings report as the next major event for the stock.